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alpha Kappa Delta Phi International Sorority, Inc.

National History

alpha Kappa Delta Phi was established at the University of California at Berkeley in the fall of 1989, and recognized by the College Panhellenic Association on February 7, 1990. The fourteen founding sisters: Betty Chu, Karin Co, Susan Kim, Nancy Lee, Sherri Leung, Annie Loo, Belinda Ma, Anita Ng, Serene Ngin, Fannie Pon, Josie Sun, Daisy Wu, Jill Yoshimura, and Reina Yuan, dedicated themselves to establishing a strong and lasting organization, which would provide Asian American women the opportunity to participate in the Greek system. Soon after being recognized by the College Panhellenic Association, the founding sisters brought together a diverse group of women who shared with them the goals of sisterhood, scholarship, and leadership.

Purpose

The purpose of alpha Kappa Delta Phi is to promote sisterhood, scholarship, leadership, and Asian-American awareness in the university and in the community, while encouraging the expression of the individual.

Kappa Delta Chi Sorority, Inc.

National History

Kappa Delta Chi Sorority, Inc. is a Latina founded, 501(c)(7), national sorority who aims to achieve professional development, academic excellence, and graduation of all its members; an organization dedicated to community service to their local university communities with an emphasis on the Hispanic/Latino population.

Purpose

The Purpose of Kappa Delta Chi is to promote the values of Unity, Honesty, Integrity and Leadership among women at colleges and universities. Through numerous service events, sisterhood retreats and academic and cultural workshops, sister's learn more about themselves and each other. They sprout into impacting leaders and help guide the next generation to success. KDChi is a non-traditional sorority full of diverse members and eager young ladies ready to make a difference in their communities. With your sisters, anything is possible

Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Inc.

National History

The year 1975 saw the birth of a vision - an idea of an organization, a sisterhood that would cater to the needs of Latinas and the universal woman. Thanks to the tremendous strides made by our seventeen founding mothers, this dream was realized, and took form as Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority, Incorporated, the first Latina sorority in the nation. Now, 40 years later, we have seen the outcome of such an organization. Lambda Theta Alpha has contributed to the advancement of all people by helping to produce educated women of many races, ethnicities, and creeds. These women are political leaders, doctors, lawyers, teachers, accountants, etc. LTA has also paved the way for many other Latina organizations, following our movement of empowerment. From 1975 to date, Lambda Theta Alpha has stood by its purpose and mission, each day upholding the Founders' dreams.

Purpose

The purpose of Lambda Theta Alpha shall be to provide a sisterhood based on unity, love, and respect. To develop strong leaders who will then provide and practice political, social and cultural activities. Promote unity through charitable and educational programs. Maintain a higher standard of learning and serve as a voice for all students.

Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity, Inc.

National History

On December 1, 1975, Lambda Theta Phi was founded on the campus of Kean College in Union, New Jersey. The ideals of this brotherhood are the following: Academic Excellence; Brotherhood; Leadership; Latino Unity; Service. On a daily basis, our brothers live up to these ideals, as set forth by fourteen young Latino men decades ago.

Purpose

Lambda Theta Phi was born to promote the spirit of brotherhood, to protect the rights of Latino students in his/her quest for an education, to promote the rich Latino culture, and to maximize leadership potentials to provide guidance to our community.

Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

National History

Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated was founded on March 15, 1989 at State University of New York, at Albany. The historical marginalization of women, particularly women of color, has had a significant impact on the process by which multi-cultural, multi-ethnic and multi-racial women ascertain educational, economic, social and political capital in American society. In response to this reality, seventeen women from various racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds synthesized their passion, commitment and motivation. They envisioned an organization that would unify women of color who were dedicated to correcting the injustices that have and continue to affect our communities.

Purpose

Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated (OPBSI) is a national sorority committed to the development of collegiate and professional women through sisterhood, diversity, leadership, service and academic excellence. The purpose of OPBSI is to Serve and Educate people of diverse backgrounds through sisterhood, leadership, and guidance. As positive role models, we promote unity of all cultures, focus on the empowerment of our gender and raise the standards of excellence in our academic, social, and personal endeavors. OPBSI envisions a world without oppression, where empowered women celebrate the essence of womanhood and act as resources in the advancement of their communities.

Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

National History

Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity Inc. is the Oldest Latino Fraternity in existence. The history of Phi Iota Alpha is the history of all Latino college students and professionals who strive to keep their intellectual heritage alive. Since its inception, when the legendary "Union Hispano Americana" (UHA) was first organized in 1898, the fraternity has upheld its inspirational and unique ideological foundation of Pan-Americanism.

Purpose

Phi Iota Alpha's mission is to develop leaders and create innovative ways to unite the Latino Community. Our fraternity’s roots extend from the late 19th century to the first Latino fraternity and the first Latino student organization in the United States. Phi Iota Alpha's brotherhood is composed of university and professional men committed towards the empowerment of the Latin American community. They do this by providing social, cultural programs and activities geared towards the appreciation, promotion, and preservation of Latin American culture.

Sigma Beta Rho Fraternity, Inc.

National History

Sigma Beta Rho's pillars of Society, Brotherhood, and Remembrance were established upon the formation of the Alpha Chapter at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, on August 16, 1996. Sigma Beta Rho's founders realized the unique promise of a Greek-lettered organization that instills positive values amongst its members, provides an avenue for leadership, and promotes self-betterment. In its nascent stages, these founders understood that they must maintain a constant and growing nationwide network in order to truly manifest their organizational vision. As such, several new brothers were inducted on August 22, 1998 in New York. At this time, eight men from three different universities were given the status of National Founding Fathers as they were the visionaries who established the Fraternity for years to come.

Purpose

Over the years, Sigma Beta Rho has carried its ideals of Society, Brotherhood, and Remembrance beyond its original objectives. Sigma Beta Rho promotes diversity within its organization. With such a strong foundation of brothers, it continues to create capable and upstanding leaders for the community.

Hermandad De Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc.

National History

Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc. is a Latina-based sorority devoted to increasing the awareness of the Latino culture, promoting sisterhood and leadership, serving as role models and achieving academic excellence. The sorority was founded on September 29, 1990, by thirteen inspiring young women from four different schools in the state of New York: SUNY Albany, SUNY Stony Brook, SUNY New Paltz, and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Purpose

As Hermanas of Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha Inc., the mission is to uphold the goals set forth by our thirteen founding mothers. Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha, Inc. pledges to formalize, cultivate, and foster bonds amoungst each other as sisters and abide by respect, trust, communication, professionalism, and accountability.

Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity, Inc.

National History

Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity is a social fraternity established at the University of Iowa on April 4, 1986 by 18 men of diverse cultural backgrounds. After 30 years, Sigma Lambda Beta has grown to over 100 collegiate entities spanning across 29 states from coast to coast. Moreover, membership has expanded beyond its Hispanic-Latino origins making Sigma Lambda Beta one of the most culturally diverse Greek lettered organizations.

PurposeBuilt upon the principles of Brotherhood, Scholarship, Community Service, and Cultural Awareness, Sigma Lambda Beta's mission is to nurture and further a dynamic, value-based environment which utilizes its diverse multicultural membership as a catalyst to better serve the needs and wants of all people.

Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority, Inc.

National History

Theta Nu Xi Multicultural Sorority, Inc. was founded at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, by seven diverse women who sought to create an inclusive sisterhood. The Founders chose to transcend traditional boundaries with the creation of a new Greek letter organization that would embody the ideals of scholarship, service, sisterhood, leadership, and multiculturalism. Despite being met with significant concerns about the viability of such an organization, the Founders held strong to their beliefs and pushed forward in creating the Sorority. Through their commitment and dedication, the dream of founding Theta Nu Xi came to fruition on April 11, 1997.

Purpose

To promote leadership, multiculturalism, and self-improvement through academic excellence, involvement in and service to the campus and community, as well as being living examples of sisterhood across different races, cultures, religions, backgrounds, and lifestyles.